As to the actual findings, what is most surprising to me is that people understand that they are worshiping an altogether different deity, rather than worshiping the same one but more according to his will. This seems to fly in the face of much Protestant and Catholic theology of religion that states that Islam addresses the true God, but with flaws. It REALLY flies in the face of proponents of so-called Insider Movements.It is interesting to see how ex-Muslim Christians end up with very different conclusions about Islam than evangelical theorists who are trying to evangelize (or whatever it’s called these days) Muslims.
And Lynne, I’d be pleased to chat with you if you like on religious conversion, I’m winding up a PhD which is closely related to that topic (contextual theology made BY ex-Muslim Christians, not theology made FOR them). You can contact me through my blog if you are interested.
And thanks for posting the questions as well.
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